FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT PROGRAM

1 FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT PROGRAM . Instructions for Completing the 2023-2024 FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT PROGRAM Application Placement Type: IIE-Placed Application: Read all instructions carefully before completing the application. Applicants may only apply for one award per application cycle. Contents General Information .. 3. Creating Your Online Account .. 4. Managing Your Application .. 6. Preliminary Questions .. 7. Country 8. Personal 9. Contact Information .. 10. Academic & Professional Information .. 11. Curriculum Vitae/Resume .. 11. Academic Background .. 11. Professional Experience .. 12. Awards and Recognitions .. 13. Experience Abroad .. 14. Academic Materials .. 16.

2 Language 17. English Language Proficiency .. 17. Additional Language Skills .. 17. Test 18. Score Reports .. 18. Plagiarism Agreement .. 19. Study Plan .. 19. Intended Grant 19. Study/Research Objective .. 19. Personal Statement .. 20. Writing Sample .. 20. Letter of Invitation .. 20. University Preferences .. 20. Authorization of Release of 21. Grant and Travel Plans .. 22. Financial Information .. 22. Family 22. Expected Additional Funding .. 22. Passport/Travel Document and Dependents .. 23. Additional Information .. 23. Recommendations .. 24. Signature .. 26. Review .. 26. Updated 12/17/2021 Page 2 of 26. General Information The application is supported by all modern browsers.

3 We highly recommend that you use a current version of Google Chrome, which supports Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Prior to starting an application, please complete the following steps: Step 1: Learn requirements for submitting an application Before you begin an application, contact the FULBRIGHT PROGRAM Office in the country from which you are applying. Deadline dates and application requirements for a FULBRIGHT grant will vary from country to country. You must make sure you are eligible to apply. Additional information and a list of participating countries can be found here: Step 2: Record username and password in a safe place Your email address is your username. When you create an account for this online application, record your password in a secure place.

4 You can log in and out of the application as frequently as you like using your username and password. If necessary, you can reset your password by clicking the Forgot Your Password link on the log-in page. Step 3: Complete the application You do not need to complete this application at one time. You can re-enter at any time to edit your application. However, once you SUBMIT your application, you CANNOT make changes to it. To complete your application correctly, please answer all questions completely and carefully. Review these additional tips: Use upper and lower-case letters ( John Smith). Avoid using all capital letters ( JOHN. SMITH). Do not use special characters, such as accent marks.

5 You can copy and paste information into all text boxes. Limit your responses to the space provided in all text boxes. Prepare required documents and save them in PDF format. It is highly recommended that to preserve any formatting and special characters in your documents, you upload them in PDF. format. Some questions are required. They are marked with an asterisk (*). You will not be able to submit your application until all required items are complete. Step 4: Submit the application Once you have entered all required information, including recommenders, review your application for errors. If all information is correct, submit your application. Once you submit you CANNOT make changes to your application.

6 Updated 12/17/2021 Page 3 of 26. Creating Your Online Account 1. To start, click Create an account. 2. Enter your email address, first name, last name, and select your date of birth (Month-Date-Year). from the drop-down menus. Your name must be entered exactly the way it appears (or will appear) on your passport. Note: Use an email address that you will be able to access for at least two years after submitting your application. This is the email address you will use to log in to your application account. We recommend you do NOT use a work email address if you will not have access to it during your grant in the 3. Click Continue. You will receive an email from confirming that you have started the application.

7 The email will include a temporary PIN. Follow the instructions in the email to activate your account using the temporary PIN. 4. You will be prompted to enter your pin and then create a password to complete login. Updated 12/17/2021 Page 4 of 26. 5. Returning users: Click Log in and enter your email address and password. If you do not remember your password, click Forgot your password? and follow the resulting instructions. Updated 12/17/2021 Page 5 of 26. Managing Your Application EDITING YOUR APPLICATION PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. 1. You may log in at any time to review and edit your application form, upload documents, and enter recommender information. 2. Remember to save your application after completing each page by pressing the Continue button at the bottom of each page.

8 Note: The application will automatically log you out after 60 minutes of inactivity, so it is best to save your application frequently. REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION AFTER SUBMISSION. 1. After you SUBMIT your application, you CANNOT make any changes. 2. You may continue to log into your account to view the information you have submitted, save a PDF of your application form, and manage your recommenders. 3. You can manage your recommenders by clicking on the Recommendations section of the online application. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. 1. Letters of recommendation will be submitted directly to FULBRIGHT by the recommenders you registered via your application. 2. Letters of recommendation and language evaluations may be submitted before or after you submit the application.

9 3. If your recommender is unavailable, you will have the option to exclude the recommender and add an alternative after you submit the application. Updated 12/17/2021 Page 6 of 26. Preliminary Questions These questions address essential PROGRAM eligibility. All questions are required. 1. Select the country through which you are applying for the FULBRIGHT grant from the drop-down menu. 2. Select the 2023-24 PROGRAM year from the drop-down menu. 3. Citizenship, Dual Citizenship with the or Permanent Residency: select Yes' or No' to indicate your response. a. Applicants cannot be citizens or permanent residents of the to participate in the FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT PROGRAM . 4. Select Yes', No', or unsure' to indicate if you are aware of, and meet, all PROGRAM eligibility requirements.

10 A. Please review the PROGRAM eligibility requirements for the country through which you are applying before proceeding. 5. Carefully review the Data Privacy information. If prompted, indicate your acceptance of data privacy terms by selecting Yes' or No'. a. You will not be able to submit your application without indicating your agreement to the Data Privacy terms. Updated 12/17/2021 Page 7 of 26. 6. Select Yes' or No' to indicate if you meet all employment eligibility requirements. a. Applicants or applicants' immediate family cannot have been employed by the stated organizations and/or agencies within the year prior to application. b. If you select Yes', please provide details of employment or association.